An Act Declaring August 30 of Every Year as "National Press Freedom Day" and for Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 11699 declares August 30 of every year as "National Press Freedom Day," honoring Marcelo H. Del Pilar, a key figure in Philippine journalism. This day is designated as a working holiday, allowing government agencies and the private sector to facilitate employee participation in related activities. The Department of Education, along with other educational institutions and media organizations, is tasked with promoting awareness about press rights and responsibilities, as well as combating violence against the press. The law takes effect 15 days after its publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11699
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 13, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11699
AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 30 OF EVERY YEAR AS "NATIONAL PRESS FREEDOM DAY" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. August 30 of every year is hereby declared as "National Press Freedom Day," a working holiday, in honor of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, the father of Philippine Journalism, who wrote under the pen name "Plaridel," and who was born on August 30, 1850.
SECTION 2. To ensure the meaningful observance and celebration of National Press Freedom Day, all government agencies and instrumentalities, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, government-owned and controlled corporations, local government units, as well as the private sector shall afford sufficient time and opportunity for their employees to engage and participate in any related activity to be conducted in the premises of their respective offices or establishments.
SECTION 3. The Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in consultation with the Office of the President (OP), government and private media organizations, shall lead public and private schools at all levels in organizing consciousness-raising activities on the importance of the press, their rights and social responsibilities, and the elimination of all forms of violence again the press.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: April 13, 2022.
Cite This Law
An Act Declaring August 30 of Every Year as "National Press Freedom Day" and for Other Purposes, Republic Act No. 11699, Apr 13, 2022 (Philippines)
An Act Declaring August 30 of Every Year as "National Press Freedom Day" and for Other Purposes, Republic Act No. 11699 (Phil. 2022)
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